Private company

Paper Mate

Logo: Paper Mate, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American writing implement company

Paper Mate is a division of Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company that produces writing instruments. Paper Mate's offices are located in Oak Brook, Illinois, along with those of Newell Brands' other office products divisions.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Overview

1940Founded1

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Papermate Profile
Photo: Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Paper Mate is a division of Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company that produces writing instruments. Paper Mate's offices are located in Oak Brook, Illinois, along with those of Newell Brands' other office products divisions.2

The story

Founded by Patrick Frawley in 1940.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • ballpoint pen
  • gel pen

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

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Timeline

  1. 1940Founded Founded1

Sources

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